US Bridges

SR 521 over Over I-71

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 2.98 MI W of SR61 · Structure no. 2103540

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,759
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 521 over Over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 521 over Over I-71 in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,759 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2035. The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 521
CrossesOver I-71
Location2.98 MI W of SR61
RouteState Highway 521
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32573, -82.89804
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,759 (2015)
Projected traffic2,441 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 521 over Over I-71 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 521 over Over I-71 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 521 over Over I-71 carry?

About 1,759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 521 over Over I-71?

The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 521 over Over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.